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Lionel Andrés Messi was born on June 24, 1987. He’s a professional soccer player. Messi is the captain of Argentina’s National team. He played as a forward for F.C. Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and now plays for Inter Miami. Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time. He’s the only player in history to win seven F.I.F.A. Ballons d’Or and six European Golden Shoes. Messi has set global records throughout his career. He is often referred to as a G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) by football fans.

Lionel Messi Profile

• Nickname: Leo, La Pulga, La Pulga Atómica—The Flea, The Atomic Flea

• Birth date: June 24, 1987

• Birth City: Rosario

• Birth Country: Argentina

• Gender: Male

• Astrological Sign: Cancer

• Nationality: Argentina

• Height: 1.70 m (5 ft  7 in)

• Position: Winger, attacking midfielder, false nine

• Number: #10, #30

Lionel Messi Career

Messi started playing for Barcelona at a young age and quickly made a name for himself. He became the youngest player to score a league goal and was part of a team that won both La Liga and Champions League. By the next season, he was the first-choice striker, scoring many goals. Over the years, Messi has continued to improve and break records. In 2012, he broke the world record for most goals scored in a calendar year, with a total of 91 goals.

At the beginning of 2013, Messi had scored 292 goals in club football and 31 goals in international football. He was offered a deal worth €20 million per year to play for a Russian team, which he turned down because he was uncertain about playing in major European championships and relocating to Russia. Instead, he signed a contract with Barcelona until 2018. Messi showed his dedication to Barcelona when he refused to move to the English Premier League.

On August 10, 2021, Messi joined the French club Paris Saint-Germain. He made his debut with the club on August 29.  In June 2023, Messi announced that he would join Inter Miami after PSG departure. 

Lionel Messi | Early Life

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, was a factory steelworker, and his mom Celia Maria Cuccittini, was a cleaner. Meanwhile, he was raised with his two brothers playing soccer from an early age. Earlier, at the age of 8, Messi suffered from a hormone deficiency restricting his growth. Later, his parents decided to inject him with a nightly growth hormone. Eventually, it became impossible for them to pay hundreds of dollars per month for the medication.

Lionel Messi | Personal Life

Messi married Antonella Roccuzzo, his longtime sweetheart, on June 30, 2017. The couple has three children together ― Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

Messi first met Roccuzzo in their hometown, Rosario, when he was five years old. “Clarín” called their civil wedding the ‘wedding of the century.’ It took place at a fancy hotel in Rosario. Colombian pop sensation, Shakira, and famous soccer players were in attendance.

Lionel Messi | Charity and UNICEF

Although famously private off the field, Messi has quietly helped others in need. In 2007, he formed the Leo Messi Foundation to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youths. In early 2010, UNICEF named him a goodwill ambassador, with a focus on fighting for children's rights across the globe.